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Photo of General Charles DeGaulle presenting the French Grand Croix De La Legion to five Army and Navy officers

99-320
Accession Number
99-320
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298299
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Awards
Generals
Medals
Naval officers
Presidents
People Pictured
Arnold, Henry Harley, 1886-1950
King, Ernest Joseph, 1878-1956
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959
Somervell, Brehon Burke, 1892-1955
Gaulle, Charles de, 1890-1970
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Description
Five Army and Navy heads of the U. S. were presented with the French Grand Croix De La Legion, a honor by General Charles DeGaulle (center), Provisional President of France, in ceremonies at the French Embassy. Photo shows DeGaulle, left, making the presentation to Admiral William D. Leahy, left, as General George C. Marshall, Admiral Ernest J. King, General H. H. Arnold and General Brehon Somervell, look on. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
August 24, 1945